apterial

/ˌæptɪˈrɪəl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or having wings, especially in reference to insects

“The apterial stage is a crucial part of a butterfly’s life cycle.”

2. adjective

having wings, especially in reference to insects

“The apterial creatures crawled out of their eggshells.”

Synonyms

  • alate
  • winged

Antonyms

  • apterous